Heat stress in older individuals and patients with common chronic diseases

Scientists have predicted that extremes in climate are likely to increase in frequency and severity. [1][1] These changes may have a direct impact on population health, as heat waves can exceed the physiological adaptive capacity of vulnerable population groups. Individuals over the age of 60 years

• Publication year

  2010

• Venue

  Canadian Medical Association Journal

• Publication date

  2010-07-13

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1503/cmaj.081050PMID 19703915PMCID PMC2900329
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